Among the key points of the Digital Strategy are:

• Dedicated multi-annual funding to schools to invest in technology
• Build on the successful roll-out of high-speed broadband to every second-level school by investing in high-speed wifi networks in every school
• Integration of digital skills in the curriculum and in assessment
• Develop opportunities for students to take an in-depth ICT course at Leaving Cert, as well as embedding digital skills within other subjects
• Promotion of the use of e-portfolios at primary and post-primary level
• Provide enhanced digital content to schools, including working with cultural institutions, sporting bodies and other to expand this range of resources
• Embed ICT skills as part of initial teacher education and ongoing training for teachers
• Work with stakeholders to promote safe and responsible use of the internet and social media, including providing new resources to schools to better prevent cyber-bullying

The Minister said “I want to encourage all teachers to use technology in the classroom to bring learning to life for students; to give learners the tools to collaborate and to examine engaging problems; to research and analyse information; and to use digital resources to communicate their ideas and to share what they create with others beyond the walls of their classroom or school.”

Department of Education and Skills press release